The things that we do to help ourselves only have ongoing positive effects if we make them into habits. Positive change is even more profound and more permanent when those habits become rituals. What is the difference between a habit and a ritual? A habit is simply something that you do on a regular basis without the need to force yourself to do so. A ritual is something that you are compelled to do because it is meaningful to you, and you feel a deficit in your life when you when that ritual goes missing. If you are seeking overall life improvement that is permanent, try these 7 (one representing each day of the week) rituals. Reward Yourself with an Hour of Physical Activity Each […]

“Do I friend my boss on Facebook or not?” – that is the question that many working people ask themselves today. You may drink coffee together in the mornings, go to lunch, exchange presents on birthday and ask each other for advice, but you still don’t hurry to send a friend request on Facebook. Regardless of how many professional opportunities social networks give us, people still use them mainly for exchanging personal information and keeping in touch with friends and family. The fact that you have good relationships with your boss doesn’t necessarily mean that you should become close friends. Agree that you wouldn’t want your boss to see the pictures of some crazy party from last weekend or comment on you family pictures. So, […]

Being a leader is definitely not an easy job. But this does not mean that you are allowed to sit back and avoid any kind of responsibilities. On the contrary, it is always good to take initiative and get out of the comfort zone. However, most people have unconscious fears that stop them from taking steps forward. Below, there are some aspects that should be overcome by everyone who wants more out of life; then, you could also read some pieces of advice on how to become bolder. Three hidden reasons why individuals avoid having important responsibilities: 1. They have no confidence People are aware of primary feelings like hunger, thirst, sadness and so on. Unfortunately, we cannot perceive subconscious states of mind that make […]

Have you ever thought about your money leakage? You work hard to get the precious paycheck. At the end of the month, you scratch your head in confusion. You are not able to diagnose the money outflow. Your self-confidence shatters in front of your eyes. There is no progress in your life. You start cursing your fate because you are not able to meet the demands of your family members. Here is a list of 7 common money mistakes and their simple solutions. You do not want to come out the vicious trap You put in lots of efforts by creating a wealth for your organization. But, are you creating a wealth for yourself? You wait for the next paycheck to fuel your family needs. […]

Born-negatives may or may not be the bloody Rh-negative. In other words, their identification marks are not exactly organic, but rather a set of loosely coupled behavioral symptoms. While expecting outcomes, making assumptions or predicting future, they usually hover around with a negative bias. They may border on maniacs or depressed souls, but cannot be called a burden on mother earth in entirety. Enough has been said to glorify theories of positivity. Leaders in every sphere of life have overwhelmingly advocated the ‘be-positive’ principle; often hailed as one of the foremost contributing factors to success. I feel the urge to speak for this minority community, my community. We accept marginalization by the optimists of this world, but refuse to be condemned. Those who believe that […]

“Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.” ― Sydney Smith Regret prison. That’s a horrific place to be, isn’t it? Just sitting in your mental cell, torturing yourself with regret. Because let’s face it, you’re a prisoner of your past as surely as any correctional facility inmate is trapped by the physical walls and bars surrounding them. Unable to escape the endless cycle of longing for it all to be different, you relive the pain of disappointment over and over … and over, forever blaming yourself for what you did or didn’t do, and what you did or didn’t say. Forever wondering, “What if?” Regret hurts. Regret haunts. […]

If we delve deeper into what everyone wants from life, we all get one answer at the very root of it: peace. We either want to live an easy-going, tranquil life, or we want to live an action-packed, fun-filled life to realize our dreams and attain inner peace. However, we all seem to live for the future instead of living in the present. Think about it: if you don’t enjoy this very breath, you can’t enjoy the future either, as there is no certainty in life. Any moment can be our last, so why can’t we all try to live a fuller, more meaningful life as it happens? Here’s how you start living a life unfettered by complications: 1. Stop over-analyzing: We have a tendency […]

Aristotle once said that we are what we repeatedly do. Therefore, if you want to live a successful life, you need to have the right mindset and habits. On the other hand, it should be noted that human as we are, we have faults that prevent us from reaching our full potential. This is where the need to improve oneself comes in. With this, you can experience personal growth, pursue your passion, live a more meaningful life, help others, and so much more! Obviously, such task is not a walk in the park, but the good thing is: there are straightforward tips regarding the said matter. Some of which are elaborated below. 1. Go online and promote yourself Promoting yourself online is a must, especially […]

This article will not make you a master salesman and top influencer, but it will certainly provide you with some great insights which in turn will enhance your persuasive abilities and skills. How Can You Enhance Your Persuasion Power? Are you a person with lots of persuasion power or do other people make you do their bidding? Are you the one who makes things happen or do you work for other people’s interests and goals? Are you the “seller” or the “buyer” in life? (This doesn’t refer only to “traditional” commerce – you can “buy” and “sell” ideas, thoughts, emotions…) Regardless if you want to improve your personal or professional life – effective persuasive skills are the way to go! Let’s begin… A Warning at […]

So you’re cruising Craigslist’s casual encounters section. You start talking to a self-shrinking violet who wants to parTy and be wooed with roses. The next thing you know, you’re in jail for cavorting with a prostitute who was high on meth. Whoa! That got real fast. Welcome to Craigslist, the sewer of the Internet. Unless you’re a serial killer with low expectations, Craigslist is no place to find love. If you fell for the shrinking violet story, you missed the hidden message written between the lines. Violet can mean marijuana. A strategically placed capital T means meth. Roses is a code word for dollars in prostitution. If she wants to spend a romantic evening with you in exchange for 40 roses, she’s not talking about […]

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